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College of Human Sciences to add degree in philanthropy and nonprofit studies

By Samantha Strunk | Staff Writer | July 7

In June 2018, the Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new major in the College of Human Sciences, a Bachelor of Science in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. The program will be housed in the college’s department of consumer and design sciences.

ISO hosts electric crowd at watch party for Brazil-Belgium match up

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | July 6

The International Student Organization hosted a watch party in the Student Center Ballroom for the FIFA World Cup quarter-final matchup between Belgium and Brazil Friday, July 6.

Steak 'n Shake is coming to campus — but first on wheels

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | July 5

The restaurant’s permanent location will not be ready at the beginning of the fall 2018 semester, Steak ‘n Shake will be available to students right away.

Auburn veterinary student awarded prestigious $75,000 scholarship

By Staff Report | July 3

Rachel Pfeifle, a fourth-year student in Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, was named one of three distinguished veterinary medicine students and received the national $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship.

New degree will incorporate technology and agriculture

By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | July 2

“We believe this new major will be attractive to students who are interested in technology and management within the agricultural realm,” Davis said.

Russian hacking could affect U.S. agriculture systems, says Auburn professor

By Stephen Lanzi | Staff Writer | July 1

Norton added that Russia is not the only country of concern and not necessarily the most substantial. There are four foreign adversaries that the U.S. is concerned about: Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.

Crepe Myrtle might be coming to campus

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 30

Crepe Myrtle Cafe owner King Braswell is in the final stages of confirming his new food truck business with Tiger Dining. The Crepe Myrtle truck plans to serve a menu that will include breakfast crepes, weekdays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in various spots around campus.

Meet the CWE counselors: Chad Barfield

June 28

As the first in his family to attend Auburn University, Chad Barfield is now going to welcome new freshman to Auburn’s campus as a Camp War Eagle counselor. 

Auburn history professor named director of Honors College

By Staff Report | June 26

Tiffany Sippial, associate professor of history at Auburn, has been named the director of the Auburn University Honors College, effective July 1.

The Best Master's Degrees ranks Auburn's online Master's in Hospitality Managment

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 25

It is a non-thesis oriented program and provides the same curriculum as the on-campus program.

Auburn announces $5 million investment into 11 research projects

By Staff Report | June 23

Some of the other topics being looked at include rural health disparities in low-income areas, neuroscience research and graduate education and controlling carbon dioxide pollution.

Miss Auburn University pageant brings top awards to The Plains

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 23

Pageant co-directors Brad Smith, assistant director of student involvement, and Mindy Street, director of development, were named the 2018 directors of the year.

Parking Services adds electric vehicle charging stations, looks into future

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 22

Auburn University Parking Services has been hard at work during the first months of the summer semester. They have added 14 electric car charging stations to four locations across campus.

Meet the CWE counselors: Tyler Jorgensen

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Writer | June 22

Since coming to school, all of Tyler Jorgensen’s Instagram captions had ended with the same hashtag: #collegenoparents.

'A game-changer': AU adds promising Wildlife Enterprise Management degree

By Paul Brock | Staff Writer | June 18

The University’s Board of Trustees approved the degree June 8. It is now awaiting approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education who’s vote will take place in December.

School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences begins enrolling students in new packaging degree

By Elizabeth Hurley | Summer Editor | June 18

Students can now declare and begin signing up for classes in the new sustainable biomaterials and packaging degree in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences.

Meet the CWE counselors: Hamilton Wasnick

By Hannah Lester | Campus Writer | June 17

Hamilton Wasnick came to Auburn from Seattle, Washington as a freshman, moved up as a counselor and now pursues his last summer before his senior year as a head counselor for Camp War Eagle.

Auburn names Annette Ranft eighth dean of Harbert College of Business

By Staff Report | June 16

Following a national search, Auburn University has named Annette Ranft as the eighth dean of the Harbert College of Business, effective August 1.  “I am delighted to be joining the Harbert College of Business at Auburn University,” said Ranft.